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Any patient could struggle with mental health. “It’s important that mental health is viewed as part of overall health and that we’re sensitive to the needs of our patients,” explains Dr. Peter Voros, Executive Vice President of In-Patient Programs at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre has one of the busiest Emergency Departments in Ontario with about 9,000 visits per month. With so many patients coming through on a daily basis, the Emergency Department (ED) team is committed to ensuring that each one is satisfied with the care they receive.

On Wednesday, June 27th, the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre held their annual Staff Appreciation BBQ. Hundreds of hard working Hospital employees took a break for some beef or black bean burgers, fruits, water and Tbaytel Plinko.

Ethics are at the core of our practice with paediatric patients and their families. We are committed to providing care that is respectful, non-judgmental and supports the patient and family on their goals related to improving their overall health.

“Vince was a really nice, down-to-earth kind of guy,” said Cathy Sawicki, Nutrition and Food Service Supervisor at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. “At the same time, he held us to a very high standard in the kitchen. We have our recipes that we follow, but Vince would always add to them and make them uniquely his own.”

A patient may require a urinary catheter for a variety of reasons. A new medical directive empowers nurses to remove the catheter when it is no longer needed, which can reduce incidences of urinary tract infections.

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre was one of 11 major organizations to sign a Thunder Bay Anti-Racism & Inclusion Accord on June 19. The Accord signifies a commitment by each organization to establish goals, work together to address racism and discrimination in the community, and report on successes.

The Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute is taking advantage of a new Council of Academic Hospitals of Ontario (CAHO) initiative to streamline access to new digital health and other innovative health technologies for testing, ultimately benefiting patients faster.

June is Stroke Month and the Northwestern Ontario Regional Stroke Network (NWORSN) is highlighting the partnerships that promote stroke care initiatives such as recognizing a stroke and acting F.A.S.T.